{"id":44075,"date":"2021-04-20T17:14:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T22:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/?p=44075"},"modified":"2021-04-20T17:14:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T22:14:29","slug":"lead-generation-for-wordpress-beginners-guide-part-two","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/lead-generation-for-wordpress-beginners-guide-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Generation for WordPress: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In part two of this guide, we\u2019ll pick up where we left off\u2014implementing a strategy for effective lead generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted in our first installment, generating leads from your website, or adding lead generation features to the sites you build for clients, is a great way to grow your business and turn site visitors into customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about building WordPress sites that attract more visitors, keep them engaged longer, and help you grow your business, this two-part guide explains exactly what a lead is, how you can generate a steady flow of them for yourself and\/or your agency clients, as well as the tools you\u2019ll need to do so.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t read it yet, make sure to catch-up on part one first!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In part two, we\u2019ll cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#lead-generation\">The Best Lead Generation Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contact-form\">Contact Form and Popup Plugins&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#live-chat\">Live Chat Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#a-b-test\">A\/B testing plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#email\">Email Marketing Plugins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#page-builders\">Landing Page Builders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#themes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#themes\">Lead Generation WordPress Themes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#loyal\">Turning Everyday Visitors Into Loyal Leads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lead-generation\">The Best Lead Generation Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what leads are and how to earn them, you\u2019re ready to prime your site and the sites you build for lead generation. These plugins can take a lot of the work out of the process. You\u2019ll still need to develop an effective strategy, but implementing it will be easier with the right plugins in tow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead Generation Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While all of the plugins we list in this article can help you gain more leads, the following plugins in particular are entirely focused on lead generation and provide a variety of tools to work with. If you\u2019re looking for an all-in-one solution, try out one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailoptin\/\">MailOptin<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mailoptin.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48193\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MailOptin does a little bit of everything. Along with popups and calls to action, it also allows you to create emails and automatically send them to subscribers. Its form and newsletter template builder is easy to pick up and implement into your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/leadin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HubSpot All-In-One Marketing<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hubspot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48194\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a plugin that does it all, try HubSpot All-In-One Marketing. Live chat, forms, and popups, hello bars, and even email marketing \u2014 it\u2019s all here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OptinMonster<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/optinmonster.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48195\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With its highly configurable opt-ins and settings, all the features you\u2019ll need to target your leads, and a WordPress integration that makes it all easy, OptinMonster is a great choice for lead automation software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/onesignal-free-web-push-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\">OneSignal<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/onesignal.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48196\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than gathering leads through forms, OneSignal sends <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/torquemag.io\/2017\/10\/push-notifications-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\">push notifications<\/a> to the ones you\u2019ve already acquired. You can have them sent when you publish a blog post or on any other trigger that you set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/leads\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thrive Leads<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/thriveleads.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48197\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thrive is all about designing themes optimized for conversions, and their list-building plugin makes that all the easier. There are form builders, A\/B testing, analytics, and targeting tools built right in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.convertpro.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Convert Pro<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/convertpro.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Convert Pro helps you design beautiful, mobile-optimized forms and opt-in popups that appear on a variety of tweakable triggers. Ready-made templates help you kick off the design process with a professional look that\u2019s easy to customize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact-form\">Contact Form and Popup Plugins&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the above plugins provide a comprehensive approach, the following plugins focus specifically on what is arguably the core of lead generation: contact forms and other opt-ins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These plugins will help gather information from visitors and build beautiful form widgets right in your WordPress dashboard. Place them anywhere throughout your site and you\u2019ll have a solid lead generation tool in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icegram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Icegram<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/icegram.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48199\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Create calls to action and other opt-ins including popups, top and bottom bars, slide-ins, and even more with the fully customizable opt-in editor. Various targeting options allow you to narrow down exactly where to show your forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpforms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WPForms<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/wpforms.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48200\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WPForms is one of the top form-building plugins for WordPress due to its ease of use, deep customization, and smart conditional logic. It also comes with several functional addons like file uploads and PayPal payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/optin-forms\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/optin-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optin Forms<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/optinforms.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48201\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A big draw of Optin Forms is that it works out of the box with eight different email marketing platforms. It\u2019s super simple to customize your forms and add them to your site with just one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gravityforms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravity Forms<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/gravityforms.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48202\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gravity Forms is a professional, premium form builder that\u2019s more than worth the money. One subscription gets you access to unlimited forms, conditional logic, file uploads, anti-spam, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hollerwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holler Box<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hollerbox.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48203\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Holler Box brings popups, notifications, and banner opt-ins to WordPress stores, along with a host of other features. Fake live chat, recent sales notifications, lightbox popups, and detailed configuration lets you choose where and when each element appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"live-chat\">Live Chat Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While live chat may not be suited for your own website, it\u2019s an excellent feature to offer your clients as it can effectively engage interested users who may have otherwise left a site with their questions unanswered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With live chat, they can reach out and get support for any issue instantly, which is a huge draw in the fast-paced online world. Check out these live chat plugins for more:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-live-chat-software-for-wordpress\/\">LiveChat<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/livechat.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48204\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LiveChat does exactly what its name implies, bringing the power of chat as well as issue ticketing to your website. It integrates perfectly with Zendesk, Freshdesk, and other third-party CRM tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-live-chat-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP-Live Chat by 3CX<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/wplivechat.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48205\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other plugins, WP-Live Chat is 100% free, with no hidden costs or premium plans. You get a full suite of advanced features, including transferring chats to another agent, a customizable interface with animations, surveys, and polls in the chatbox, and conditional display logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tidio-live-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tidio<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tidio.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48206\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tidio adds both live chat and chatbots to your website. Speak to any customer who needs assistance, set up an autoresponder for 24\/7 service, and add chatbots to completely automate the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tawkto-live-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tawk.To Live Chat<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tawkto.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48207\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tawk.To is another fully free live chat plugin with plenty of features to go around. Speak to and monitor your visitors in real-time, chat with multiple agents at once, customize the appearance of the chatbox, and change what pages it appears on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-b-test\">A\/B Testing Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\/B testing is another highly effective lead generation tactic. It allows you to try out small changes between elements like the wording of text or the color of your call to action, and see which version gets the most clicks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Little things like this can make a big difference! Of course, you can also switch up the entire page layout or even compare two entirely different pages. These plugins do a good job of facilitating the process:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/nelio-ab-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nelio AB Testing<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/nelio.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48208\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nelio A\/B Testing helps you launch and manage A\/B tests on your website, WooCommerce store pages, and elements on popular form plugins \u2013 all without ever leaving the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingplatform.google.com\/about\/optimize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Optimize<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/googleoptimize.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48209\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Optimize is an A\/B testing tool built right into Google Analytics. While it\u2019s not a WordPress plugin, plugins like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/google-analytics-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\">Google Analytics Dashboard<\/a> can help you get everything set up. The downside: It can be hard to get the hang of, but the plethora of features it offers may just be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/splithero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Split Hero<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/splithero.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48210\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This plugin makes A\/B testing finally easy. Setting up a campaign is effortless, and the plugin handles user tracking and analytics entirely for you. No headaches, just a simple split testing tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/optimize\/\">Thrive Optimize<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/thriveoptimize.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48211\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An add-on for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thrivethemes.com\/architect\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thrive Architect<\/a>, this plugin was made to help non-programmers do effective A\/B testing. Split testing plugins can be super complicated and insanely difficult to get working. Thrive Optimize makes it all easy and gives you only the data you need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"email\">Email Marketing Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Falling into the lead nurture bucket, newsletters and other types of email communication are great ways to keep leads interested. It\u2019s important to have a good email marketing tool to help you draft better newsletters and get more email signups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A contact form is just the first step\u2014you need something engaging to follow up with. Try these plugins for an added email marketing boost:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailchimp-for-wp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MC4WP<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mc4wp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48212\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most popular, go-to email marketing platforms for small businesses, this plugin brings MailChimp integration to your WordPress dashboard. Create forms or integrate with other form plugins, extend with code, and use add-ons to gain even more functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newsletter<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/newsletter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Newsletter just works. Build email drafts with the drag-and-drop editor, create subscriber lists, and use dozens of add-ons to bring autoresponders, form integration, and more to your campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/email-subscribers\/\">Email Subscribers &amp; Newsletters<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/emailsubscribers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48214\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to find an email marketing tool that handles everything in one place. Email Subscribers allows you to add forms, collect leads, send automated emails, and create broadcasts in the HTML editor\u2014all within WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/mailpoet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailPoet<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/mailpoet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48215\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Build your mailing list, create subscription forms, and send automated emails right from your admin dashboard. If you\u2019re a small startup with less than 1,000 subscribers, this plugin is perfect; you get all the premium features for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-builders\">Landing Page Builders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, landing pages are an important ingredient in an overall lead generation strategy. Here\u2019s where you put all your knowledge of lead generation to the test, using it to secure prospects and guide them through the sales funnel. A good landing page builder is essential for any WordPress site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/beaver-builder-lite-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaver Builder<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/beaverbuilder.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful, yet easy-to-learn page builder, Beaver Builder gives you the tools you need to create effective landing pages as well as design the rest of your website in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optimizepress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OptimizePress<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/optimizepress.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t just any old page builder. OptimizePress was built for marketers and creators who need a targeted solution for creating landing and sales pages that actually convert. Templates are fully customizable, and they\u2019re not just pretty; they\u2019re optimized just for lead generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadpages.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadpages<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/leadpages.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48218\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadpages is a landing page and website builder that comes packed with several other conversion-focused features. It also comes with forms, popups, and alert bars, with insights and analytics to help you optimize everything. Leadpages uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.leadpages.net\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/227330167-Install-the-WordPress-Plugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress plugin<\/a> to help you add all these features to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementor<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/elementor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48219\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elementor isn\u2019t focused solely on landing pages, but the widgets it provides make it easy to create them from scratch or while using their beautiful templates. 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Digital Pro features a beautifully elegant design perfect for showing off products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themeforest.net\/item\/landkit-wordpress-landing-page-theme\/20425881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landkit<\/a>  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/04\/hero-promo-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44108\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Landkit is is a landing page theme built-in Hybrid Composer, a page builder included that makes editing easy. 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